CMPD to Begin Wearing Body Cameras

WCCB Charlotte,

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police divisions will begin using body cameras next week. Β 

Officers in the Metro Division will train with the new cameras on Tuesday, then start wearing them on Wednesday.

The Providence Division will start using their body cameras Friday. Β The Department ordered 1,400 cameras last month. Β They will cost the city more than $7 million over the next five years.